肩
shoulder; to shoulder
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
shoulder
Refers to the part of the body where the arm connects, or metaphorically for carrying a burden.
He patted my shoulder as encouragement.
The two children sat shoulder to shoulder on the park bench.
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His shoulders are very sore because he has been carrying heavy things for a long time.
In this painting, the father's shoulders are broad, thick, and reliable.
She nudged the door gently with her shoulder and it opened.
verb
to shoulder; to bear; to take on
formalOften used for responsibilities, burdens, or duties.
As the team captain, he shoulders great responsibility.
He alone now shoulders the responsibility of turning the company's losses into profits.
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He is the only one who can shoulder this arduous task.
Parents shouldn't shoulder all the pressure themselves.
After laying down his burden, he can finally enjoy his retirement.